What does Psalm 85:1 mean?

Psalm 85:1 highlights themes such as restoration, favor, covenant when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 85:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

1LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.

3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.

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Jeremiah 30:3
Both verses speak of God restoring His people after captivity.
Isaiah 61:1
The theme of restoration connects with the mission of Jesus as proclaimed in Isaiah.
Ezekiel 34:11-12
God's promise to gather His people is explained further in Ezekiel.